Sources in the NFL say the league has chosen not to take disciplinary action against Tennessee Titans safety Bernard Pollard after comments he made earlier this week, according to ESPN.com. In an interview with the Tennessean he discussed a “mission to kill.”
"Our goal is the Super Bowl, and our mission is to kill," Pollard told the Tennessee newspaper, referring to his message written and taped to his locker at Baptist Sports Park. "And if someone doesn't like it, then who cares? I really couldn't care less. It is not our responsibility to make anyone else happy, to please you, to care about you.
He continued:
"Our responsibility is to protect LP Field, and our responsibility is to steal wins on the road. And our responsibility is to [beat you up] as a defense, and that's what we're going to do on every single play. You have to have that mentality because nobody cares about the Titans. Nobody. So you have to take the respect. That's what we have to do. ... Yeah, this team can get to the Super Bowl."
After speaking with the Titans and Pollard the NFL decided the safety was not being literal. The league was also assured Pollard would be more cautious before he spoke in the future.
Pollards “mission to kill” news comes at a time when New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez is being investigated in connection to the homicide of 27-year old Odin Lloyd. According to reports authorities are expected to hand Hernandez a warrant for his arrest for obstruction of justice. However, a county clerk is refuting claims that Hernandez has been handed that warrant.
Last season Pollard played with the Super Bowl champion Baltimore Ravens. He had 98 tackles, two sacks and one interception.
